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My Background
Artist Statement
My Background
I retired in 2016, after a career of 40 years in the maritime transportation industry. The first 14 years were spent actively sailing on various tugs, including seagoing units, transporting primarily petroleum products on the coasts of the U.S. I worked my way from deckhand to captain. You will see the maritime influence in much of my wo
I retired in 2016, after a career of 40 years in the maritime transportation industry. The first 14 years were spent actively sailing on various tugs, including seagoing units, transporting primarily petroleum products on the coasts of the U.S. I worked my way from deckhand to captain. You will see the maritime influence in much of my work.
Even as a youngster I had an interest in art. Early on I got a a set of pastels for Christmas and my journey began. I am largely self-taught. Unfortunately art took a back seat to work and family life. A few years before retirement, my artistic endeavor was rekindled upon enrolling in a weekly art class.
My Medium
Artist Statement
My Background
I work in various media. More recently acrylic is my predominant choice. However I have an created a large body of work in pastel, and have done some in graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal. I enjoy experimenting and exploring different media and techniques
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Always having an interest and desire to draw and paint, it wasn’t until retirement that I would begin in earnest my artistic journey. Working primarily in pastel and acrylic, much of my work is is heavily influenced from my career nautical experience. The myriad of sea and sky conditions and the interplay of the lines and shapes of vessel
Always having an interest and desire to draw and paint, it wasn’t until retirement that I would begin in earnest my artistic journey. Working primarily in pastel and acrylic, much of my work is is heavily influenced from my career nautical experience. The myriad of sea and sky conditions and the interplay of the lines and shapes of vessels are fascinating. Even abandoned ships or boats, in various states of decay, have stories to tell. Not limiting my work to maritime subjects, I am inspired by some of my other life experiences. I enjoy experimenting in other media and styles, and look forward to the twists and turns my artistic sojourn may take.
Awards
Washington Township - Gallery in the Park 2022 Juried Exhibit - 3 entries chosen. "9th Street Memories" was centerpiece award.
2022 First Place in Professional Acrylic Category of Gloucester County Senior Art Show
Maligne Lake Kayak Color - 16"x20" Acrylic
Awaiting Orders - "2022 Petite Moments" - Honorable Mention at Gallery 50
"2022 Petite Moments" - Honorable Mention at Gallery 50
Exhibits
March 2021 - River Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, NJ (Associate Artist Alcove)
2018 Riverwinds, West Deptford, NJ
West Deptford Library 2018
2019 Riverwinds, West Deptford, NJ
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